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Snip a component region
Point to one visible part of a working component, describe the change, and keep the rest of the interface stable.
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Outcome and prerequisites
The outcome is a focused edit to the part you selected, with unrelated structure, styling, and behavior preserved.
- Open an authorized private canvas with a live React component.
- Select the component and wait for any current generation to finish.
- Choose a visible region large enough to identify the intended target.
Workflow
- 01
Select the working component
Focus the component that contains the part you want to change.
- 02
Start Snip
Choose Snip a component region from the canvas composer, or use the shown keyboard shortcut.
- 03
Drag across the target area
Capture the smallest region that still makes the intended element or group unambiguous.
- 04
Check the target attachment
Confirm the captured region appears in the composer. Remove it and try again if the wrong pixels were captured.
- 05
Describe the visible change
Name the outcome in plain language and state anything nearby that must remain unchanged.
- 06
Submit and inspect
Verify the selected region changed and unrelated parts of the component stayed stable.
Expected result
You should have the same working component with a bounded visual change in the area you pointed to. Continue with another focused edit only after the current result is correct.